January 14 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – January 14, 2024– 11 a.m.   

Second Sunday after Epiphany 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Prelude on Slane” (hymn 450), Gordon Young (1919–1998) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome and Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis 

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: 
“Whom shall I send and who will go for us?” 
And I said: “Here am I. Send Me!” 
And God said, “Go and give my message to the people.” 
We come in praise of our God.

*Processional Hymn #450:  “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE

The Lighting of the Peace Candle and the Passing of the Peace - Dave Hunt

      …The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.  

*Response #620:  “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven” v. 1  LAUDA ANIMA 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Dave Hunt

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:   

With grateful hearts we come, O Gracious God, bringing these gifts for your service.  We offer ourselves also; receive and bless us as your faithful servants.  In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “Rain Down” arr. arr. Jaime Cortez - Chancel Choir

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH   

Prayer for Illumination - Sandi Averitt                                                                        

First Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6 - Sandi Averitt  

*Hymn #28: “You Are Before Me, Lord” SURSUM CORDA  

Sermon Scripture: John 1:43-57 - Ginny Ellis  

Sermon: “Being Known by God” - Ginny Ellis    

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis                             

*Hymn #720: “Jesus Calls Us” GALILEE 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis  

Postlude:  “Praise!” Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements:

Today, January 14

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

  • There will be an meeting for anyone interested in the June 2024 Honduras mission trip right after this service in the Chapel

  • Men’s Meal Ministry cooking, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Monday, January 15

  • Church Office closed for MLK Jr. Day

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom 

Tuesday, January 16

  • New Beth Moore Bible Study starts (“A Study of Philippians - The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ”), 9 a.m., Youth Center

Wednesday, January 17

  • Beach Drive Forum: “Trouble in Paradise: Our Allergies” by Dr. Harrison (Jamie) Brownlee, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center

Thursday, January 18

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room

Friday, January 19

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom  

Sunday, January 21

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • Faith Journey class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room S-202

  • Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center

  • Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-206

  • Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205 (every other week)

  • The Explorers of First Presbyterian outing to the Museum of Arts & Crafts Movement, 1 p.m. 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, January 31, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Covered-Dish Dinner, Fellowship Hall, Kids’ Choir, 6:10 p.m.

Amy McCutcheon